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A limited number of fee-only bursaries is available to all those attending the conference who are un-waged and low-waged (i.e. salaries up to £30,000). To apply please send us a 200-word statement stipulating why you want to attend the conference, and of what value it will be to you. If you are a speaker, please also give us the title of your panel.

Thanks to the generosity of the Editors of English, we are very pleased to be able to offer a number of travel bursaries in addition to the registration fee bursaries already advertised. These will be available to conference attendees who are un-waged and low-wages (i.e. salaries up to £30,00). To apply, please send us a 200-word statement stipulating why you want to attend the conference and of what value it will be to you, and a detailed breakdown of predicted travel costs.

If you have already applied for the fee-bursary, there is no need to re-submit your statement, but do please send in your projected travel costs.

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Halls of Residence

Northumbria University is offering delegates accommodation in the Claude Gibb Halls of Residence at £45 per room per night – Bed and Breakfast (single occupancy) Learn more

Mentoring Programme

The English Association is trialling a site-specific mentoring programme, whereby colleagues can enter into mentoring relationships for the duration of the conference. This will give junior colleagues the chance to gain advice and expertise from people beyond their own institution. Please indicate on the booking form if you would like to participate in the scheme, either as a mentor or mentee.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation up to 1 month before the conference (up to June 5 2017): full refund

Cancellation up to 2 weeks before the conference (up to 20 June 2017): 50% refund

Cancellation less than 2 weeks before the conference (after 21 June 2017): no refund